Hayley Wilkinson

APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist.
Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association

Hayley graduated from the University of Queensland in 2015 with a Masters in Physiotherapy. Since then Hayley has been working in Private Practice on the Sunshine Coast. In 2023 Hayley completed her Masters of Sports & Exercise Physiotherapy through La Trobe University, to become an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist. Throughout this time Hayley completed clinical placements with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour in Stockholm, Sweden;  and the Essendon AFL Club which further developed her knowledge of the high-performance sport. 

Hayley also works for the Brisbane Lions AFL Football Club. She is their Lead Physiotherapist for the Brisbane Lions Academy on the Sunshine Coast overseeing both male and female athletes across all age groups.

Hayley has worked in the elite sports setting since 2011. Initially working as a Sports Trainer with the Geelong Football Club and then Brisbane Lions Football Club when she relocated to Queensland in 2013. 

Hayley has been teaching Clinical Pilates classes since commencing work in Private Practice in 2016.  Hayley leads the majority of the Pilates classes at TKJ taking up to 8 classes per week. 

Hayley has a strong passion for helping people and enjoys all aspects of Physiotherapy. She incorporates a hands-on approach with high quality education and exercise prescription to assist patients to reach their goals and return to their pre-injury hobbies & activities. Hayley has completed further study in Concussion Management and is passionate about helping athletes return to their sport safely following a concussion particularly if they continue to experience persistent symptoms.

SPORTING TEAM INVOLVEMENT:

  • Physiotherapist to the Brisbane Lions Academy (Sunshine Coast U/19, U/ 17 and U/14 teams) 2016 to present. 
  • Clinical experience at the Essendon AFC, 2023. 
  • Clinical experience with the ATP tour in Stockholm, Sweden, with a range of elite athletes, 2022.
  • Physiotherapist First Nations Rugby 7’s Men’s and Women’s team 2019-2020
  • Sports Trainer Geelong Football Club 2011 – 2013